Job Descriptions: New England Cancer Specialists (NECS is currently seeking a full-time 40hr/5 day Certified Medical Assistants to join our Westbrook, ME location. The Certified Medical Assistant will give topline care to a wide variety of patients dealing with cancer and blood disorders. Duties include rooming patients, taking patient vitals, completing a review of symptoms forms, reviewing medications, assisting in the infusion center, and phlebotomy. The Certified Medical Assistant will work within a team of professionals including a physician, APP, primary nurse navigator, and a patient care coordinator. NECS is a private medical practice composed of fifteen oncologists and hematologists serving the region from five separate locations in Maine and New Hampshire. Our mission is to make life better for people with cancer and blood disorders. Kindness, compassion, and respect are part of everything that we do - from our phone operators to our physicians, every person on our team is important, and everyone makes a difference every day. The new Rock Row Campus represents a unique collaboration between New England Cancer Specialists (NECS) and our patients, thoughtfully designed to create a comfortable and inviting home for excellent oncology care in New England. This state-of-the-art facility brings together a comprehensive range of services under one roof, including surgery, medical oncology, radiation oncology, genetic counseling, survivorship programs, nutrition support, and behavioral health counseling. Every detail of the campus reflects a commitment to patient-centered care, ensuring that individuals and their families feel supported throughout their cancer journey in a warm and welcoming environment. Job Duties: + Responsible for the setup of examination rooms including preparing the room, ordering/stocking supplies, and maintaining cleanliness. + Professionally greet and room patients for their appointment obtaining vital signs, including Height, weight, BP, and pulse. + Uses professional judgment in disclosing information obtained from clients and operates under HIPAA guidelines. + Complete, record, and report abnormally high or low VS to the appropriate clinical provider for immediate intervention. + Complete medication and allergy reconciliation documenting in EMR. + Assist patient with and enter information into the EMR: ROS form, pain assessments, fatigue assessment, and depression screening. + Complete lab and draw blood specimens when needed. + May assist physicians and advanced practicing providers with examinations and procedures that may include but not limited to bone marrow biopsy, lumbar puncture, thoracentesis, paracentesis, and intrathecal (OMAYA) procedures. + Independently performs EKGs as ordered by the provider. + Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, as well as safety, environmental, and infection control standards. + May perform administrative duties to include, but are not limited to, scanning, faxing, filing,, preparing, organizing, and requesting patient records for EMRs as needed. Work Week: Monday- Friday no late nights, Weekends: Participation in the weekend urgent care clinic in our Westbrook, ME location . Weekends are scheduled a year in advance for planning purposes based on the number of staff eligible for rotation. Travel: Periodic travel to other NECS Clinic sights may be needed for coverage purposes. Required Experience: + A Degree or Certificate in Medical Assisting from an accredited school is required. + You must have one of the following credentials or be able to obtain one of the following credentials, based upon the credentialing organizations' eligibility requirements within 90 days of hire: (assistance can be provided) + Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) from the AAMA, American Association of Medical Assistants + Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) from AMT, American Medical Technologists + Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) from NHA, National Health Career Association. + National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) from NCCT, National Center for Competency Testing. + Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) from ARMA, American Registry of Medical Assistants + National registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) from the NAHP, National Association of Health Professionals. + 2+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant performing clinical and administrative tasks is preferred but willing to train dedicated newcomers to the field that have met the degree/certificate and can meet or have met the National Certification requirements listed above. + Experience with insurance prior-authorizations, medication refills, and preparing charts is required. + Active BLS card is preferred. + Experience with, and the ability to understand patient medical records, physician’s orders, and medical orders is required. + Understand and conduct yourself per accepted clinical standards and the ability to maintain strict HIPAA compliance. + A high level of oral and written communication skills and typing skills are required. + Must be adaptable to being in front of patients or able to work at workstations outside the clinic. Keyword: Certified Medical Assistant, RMA, CMA, CCMA, ARMA, Medical Assistant, MA, rooming, From: New England Cancer Specialists